Mid-Century Modern Planter DIY

Related To:

My sister lives in Los Angeles. Her design style is mid-century modern. It's clean, uncluttered and minimal. A breath of fresh actually. I was inspired by her decorating style on a local trip to the hardware store's plumbing aisle. It all started with a handful of copper plumbing bits and pieces.

Make a Hanging Planter

It took me a little while to figure out how to piece together the cooper fittings, but when I was done, I had a neat way to create the arm for this planter. The total cost of this craft was around twenty dollars and it took a few days to complete if you include drying time.

The Supplies for the Hanging Planter

A trip to the hardware store and local garden center for supplies will have you creating in no time.

Assemble the Copper Pieces for the Hanging Planter

Begin by laying out the pieces of copper fittings. Starting at the bottom with the 1/2" coupling, a 90-degree fitting elbow, the six-inch 1/2" pipe piece, a 90-degree elbow, the two-inch 1/2" pipe piece, the second 90-degree fitting elbow and then the 1/2" tube cap. Glue these all into place with the adhesive and allow it to dry thoroughly as per the adhesive's directions.

The Hanging Planter's Base is Made

The copper piping is added to the wooden base for the hanging planter.

Sand and stain the rectangular piece of wood you selected for the base. Allow it to dry. Next, using the paddle bit, drill a hole to fit the copper coupling. To adjust the hole's size, finish it off with the dremel's sanding barrel. Flip the wooden base over and drill a small hole for a nail for hanging. Then using the same adhesive for the piping, glue the pipe into place on the front of the wooden base.

Finish the Hanging Planter

Next add some moss and plants to the glass orb. I used two low-maintenance plants including an air plant and a few succulent clippings. Then add a loop of fishing line to the top and hang it from the copper pipe.

Enjoy this planter for years to come. You can always add or change your plants based on the season, holiday or weather. In temperate climates, this planter can be hung in a protected area outdoors.

There's no good time for a heavily used item to fall apart, but of course, a busy morning is usually when a well-worn keychain will decide to disintegrate. Rather than buying to replace it, try one of these three DIY ideas!